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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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